Grade 3 Objectives

Definition and Identification of Information Needs
Classroom Teacher and Library- Media Specialist
• Identify and locate appropriate print, digital, and/or digital resources, with assistance
Library- Media Specialist
• Recognize the basic structure of the Dewey Decimal system
Classroom Teacher
• Identify the scope and criteria of a task (such as time line, length, audience and presentation mode) with minimal prompting
• Identify existing knowledge and, with assistance, list areas where more information is needed
• Understand a research question related to a topic of interest or assignment
See Strand 7: Research of the Language Arts Curriculum

Information Strategies
Classroom Teacher and Library- Media Specialist
• Use parts of a book (index, table of contents, glossary, chapter headings, captions, charts, graphs, diagrams, maps)
• Identify and use print and digital reference sources (encyclopedias, dictionaries, etc.)
• Identify key words for searching for information, with assistance.
• Use information presented graphically (e.g., pictures, captions, diagrams or labels)
Library- Media Specialist
• Use the search capabilities of the online catalog
Classroom Teacher
• Use menus, icons and links to access and use digital media to conduct basic research
• Locate information from a teacher selected Internet site

Information Processing
Classroom Teacher and Library- Media Specialist
• Recognize appropriate sources of information for a specific purpose
• Recognize that the relevance, credibility and completeness of both print and digital information varies
• Organize information into related categories
• Begin to use note-taking strategies (bulleting, highlighting, and using graphic organizers)

Technology Use
Classroom Teacher
Use basic operational features of school technology (accessing programs, input devices, printing, output devices, keyboard, etc.)
• Use content-specific technology tools and software
• Use basic typing
• Demonstrate the ability to use basic features (entering information, editing, manipulating text, saving files) of productivity software
• Seek assistance for technology problems
• Describe ways technology is used to help people work, learn and play and how it constantly changes

Responsible Use
Classroom Teacher and Library- Media Specialist
• Give citation credit to original sources when sharing information with others using appropriate grade level format
• Adhere to the district’s acceptable use and copyright policies
Demonstrate responsible online behavior
• Demonstrate awareness of risks of behavior online
• Discuss plagiarism and its consequences
• Demonstrate proper use and care of print and digital resources

Self-Assessment and Reflection
Classroom Teacher
• Self-assess whether the process and information gathered was relevant, complete and accurate in response to the assigned task.
• Self-assess whether their products meet established standards for process, product and presentation